Executive Director

Hope Served; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Performance-Based Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Hope Served, a faith-centered nonprofit, is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization in providing participation opportunities for adults with disabilities. You will oversee operations, manage budgets, and lead fundraising efforts while building vital community partnerships.

As part of this role, you'll foster a mission-driven culture, ensuring alignment with our values while developing a strong team dedicated to service and growth.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of management experience, preferably in a faith-based organization.
• Demonstrate strong Christian faith and alignment with Hope Served's mission.
• Proven skills in fundraising and donor management.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational leadership and establish strategic priorities.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including programs and services.
• Lead fundraising efforts and cultivate community relationships.
• Manage budgeting and financial reporting.
• Build a strong team through effective HR practices.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Human Services Experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Job description

Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of a faith-centered organization committed to creating authentic opportunities for adults with disabilities to participate, contribute, and belong.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Meaningful Mission: Help create authentic opportunities for adults with disabilities to participate, contribute, and belong.
• Organizational Impact: Help shape Hope Served's direction as we move from our startup phase into continued growth.
• Leadership Opportunity: Lead and develop a small team while strengthening the structure needed for long-term success.
• Community Connections: Build relationships with donors, churches, community organizations, and partners who support our mission.
• Creative Influence: Make a direct impact across programs, fundraising, operations, and organizational development.

About Us

Hope Served is a faith-centered nonprofit that comes alongside individuals with disabilities and their local communities to develop creative opportunities for authentic participation in all aspects of life. We envision a world where people of all abilities find hope, meaning, and genuine belonging with one another.

What You'll Do as an Executive Director

• Provide organizational leadership by working with the Board to establish strategic priorities and annual goals, then translate those priorities into effective plans, programs, operations, and measurable results.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including programs, services, staff, volunteers, and organizational activities.
• Strengthen the staffing, infrastructure, funding, property, systems, and compliance practices needed to support Hope Served's continued growth.
• Lead fundraising and development efforts, including annual and capital campaigns, donor relationships, grants, gifts, and other funding opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with churches, donors, community organizations, human service agencies, community leaders, and other partners while representing Hope Served publicly.
• Manage budgeting, financial reporting, bookkeeping oversight, financial policies, and coordination with the Treasurer and accounting firm.
• Lead the development and evaluation of programs consistent with Hope Served's mission, Board-approved strategic priorities, and the evolving needs of the community.
• Build a strong team through hiring, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and effective HR practices.

Our Ideal Executive Director

• Experienced Leader: At least 5 years of management experience, preferably within a faith-based human services organization, including organizational change and development.
• Mission-Driven & Faith-Centered: Demonstrate strong Christian faith and alignment with Hope Served's mission, Statement of Faith, and guiding principles; a related bachelor's or master's degree is preferred, though equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strategic & Hands-On: See the big picture, set priorities, and guide growth while staying involved in day-to-day needs.
• Fundraising & Relationship-Focused: Bring capital campaign and donor management experience while building relationships with community partners, staff, volunteers, and individuals with disabilities and their families.
• Humble & Accountable: Operate with transparency and integrity, communicate candidly with the Board, establish measurable goals, report progress and challenges clearly, and take responsibility for organizational results.
• Growth-Minded Communicator: Strengthen teams, processes, and programs while communicating clearly, resolving conflict, and engaging diverse audiences.

What We Offer Our Executive Director

• $80,000-$90,000/year DOE
• Paid Time Off
• Performance-Based Bonus
• Company Computer
• Tuition Assistance for Continuing Education